Waipahihi Travel Guide

Taupō

Popular places to visit

Spa Thermal Park

Spa Thermal Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.

Spa Thermal Park
Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery which includes indigenous culture and art

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

Browse and purchase fascinating pieces of art and go on an exciting cultural journey at this popular museum and gallery.

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Waipahihi Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

Taupō Hot Springs

Enjoy an outing to Taupō Hot Springs during your stay in Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

Taupō Hot Springs

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Taupō, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

Explore the campus of Wairakei Geothermal Power Station during your stay in Taupō. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station

Things to do

Sail Barbary on Great Lake Taupo

Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo

Rp531.225
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

Rp569.859
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Lake Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Boat Cruise

Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise

Rp571.117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Rp666.445
per adult
Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Sailing Tour

Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour

Rp599.801
per adult
Taupo: Māori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo Catamaran Tour
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Rp1.303.915
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
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Top hotels in Waipahihi

Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp972.521 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp972.521
Rp1.118.404 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Staff didnt see me at reception as chatting to each other wity heads down. I had to inyerrupt them to check in. Indian man served me and coughed over everything including all over me and sniffed hard I could hear his boogers been sniffed up yuck!!!! Had to go to other hotel to check in so humbug. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Oasis Beach Motel
Millennium Resort Manuels

Millennium Resort Manuels

4.5 out of 5
243 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.821.674 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.821.674
Rp2.094.925 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The pool was lovely and relaxing. The only problem this place has is the parking. We had to park at the other end of the property. There was only one mobility parking space for a property of this size and it was not an easy place to park in."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Millennium Resort Manuels
The Cove Taupo

The Cove Taupo

3.5 out of 5
213 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.192.368 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.192.368
Rp1.371.223 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (482 reviews)
"View was really nice"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

The Cove Taupo
The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort

4 out of 5
219 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.851.740 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.851.740
Rp2.129.540 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (935 reviews)
"Friendly staff, amazing pool, comfy, clean room with lovely beds."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

The Reef Resort
Karaka Tree Motel

Karaka Tree Motel

3.5 out of 5
216 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is Rp1.362.653 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.362.653
Rp1.567.051 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs ...
7.4/10 Good! (409 reviews)
"Friendly staff. clean amenities. Only improvement we could pick was a heat pump in the room."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Karaka Tree Motel
Phoenix Resort

Phoenix Resort

3 out of 5
212 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo
The price is Rp1.490.460 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.490.460
Rp1.714.029 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (261 reviews)
"Clean and tidy with full amenities you would need to enjoy your stay. Would fully recommend this property."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Phoenix Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Waipahihi

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Two Mile Bay

While Two Mile Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.

Two Mile Bay
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Richmond Heights

While Richmond Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.

Richmond Heights
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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.

Rainbow Point
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Hilltop

While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.

Hilltop
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central
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Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Wharewaka

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